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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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